NSYNC fans are only now realizing the history behind the iconic boy band’s name

Despite being formed back in 1995, fans are still learning things about one of the biggest boy bands in the world, NSYNC.

While boy bands may feel like a thing of the past, some people simply can’t get enough of them.

Now when it comes to NSYNC – whose original members consisted of Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and Justin Timberlake – they still have scores around the world.

The group left fans devastated when they announced they were going on hiatus in 2002, seemingly at the height of their fame after releasing iconic hits like ‘Bye Bye Bye’ and ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’.

However, they reunited last year, releasing the song ‘Better Place’ as part of the soundtrack for Trolls Band Together, the animated film featuring Timberlake and Anna Kendrick.

The boyband was formed back in 1995. (Bob Berg/Getty Images)

But amazingly, despite their major success in the late 90s and early 2000s, as well as Timberlake’s monumental solo career, many still don’t know why the boy group opted for their name.

Amazingly, NSYNC have Timberlake’s mother to thank for their moniker, at least for part of the reason.

The group, all of various ages, had to learn to sing together and seemed to hit it off pretty easily. This led to Timberlake’s mother commenting on how ‘in sync’ they were when they sang.

“My mother came up with the name,” Timberlake told CNN in 2001. “The first time we sang together, she goes, ‘Man, you guys sound really in sync’. And we were like ding, ding, ding.”

But beyond this, the last letter from each member’s name actually spells out NSYNC. JustiN, ChriS, JoeY, LanstoN, and J.C.

Did you know the meaning behind NSYNC’s name? (John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV)

The revelation recently surfaced on Reddit and many users claimed they had never heard the story despite being fans of the music group.

“Why on earth would they use all the last letters? Surely JCJJJC is much cooler,” joked one user.

Another added: “I was a big fan of NYSNC in the 90s and I remember watching an interview where they mentioned Justin’s mom was who initially brought up the ‘in sync’ moniker. I didn’t realize the letters were used from their names.”

A third, who was less than impressed with the information, commented: “Last letter of each member’s first name is legitimately ridiculous.”

However, someone else hit back: “No it’s not, that would be too many people.

“Last letter of each members first name is legitimately ‘n s y n c.”

The more you know, I suppose. The next time someone asks you about NYSNC you will have one heck of an anecdote to tell them. You are welcome.